Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
New Prague is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 8,195. Residents earn $98,424 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, New Prague receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. New Prague offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Prague is $98,424, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places New Prague among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in New Prague is $323,500, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
New Prague is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,127 per 100,000, 42% below the national average.
31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
New Prague has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,424 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,054 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,195 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $110,807 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,996 |
| County GDP | $10,952M |
| Restaurants | 254 |
| Healthcare | 327 |
| Retail | 322 |
| Manufacturing | 172 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,631 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.74% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $323,500 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $345,407 |
| Median List Price | $384,450 |
| Median List Price | $384,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $165 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.3% |
| Price Drops | 16.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,198 |
| 3% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,631 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.74% |
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,774/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 327 |
| Total Violent | 106.1/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 66.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 39.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,127.0/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 132.6/100K |
| Theft | 981.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 13.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,000 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,080/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5457°N, 93.5756°W |
| County FIPS | 27139 |
Winner: Republican by 8.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,080/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 327 |
| Restaurants | 254 |
| Retail Stores | 322 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |